Writer Brian Wood spoke with CBR News about his and artist Ming Doyle's "Mara," the story of a world-class athlete who unexpectedly gains superpowers and the resulting fallout on a personal and sociological level.

Marvel's "Avengers" #1 covers feature a surprising lack of female superheroes. Brett White discusses why this troubles him while -- and this point can't be made clearly enough -- accusing no one of sexism.

James Hunt gives "X-Men" #31 by Brian Wood and David Lopez 4.5 stars, saying Wood's handing of the series' cast "feels instinctive in a way that some writers don't seem to manage even after years on a team book."

Courtesy of Dark Horse, CBR presents an exclusive preview of Brian Wood's "The Massive" #2. Wood, Kristian Donaldson and cover artists Rafael Grampa & John Paul Leon journey to the end of the world on July 11.

As the second arc of "Conan the Barbarian" sets sail, CBR spoke with writer Brian Wood about fan and critical reception to the series, his take on the Cimmerian and the artists bringing new life to the character.

Dark Horse Comics' Jeremy Atkins looks back at the first year of the publisher's digital comics storefront, discussing its growth, the hiccups and successes experienced along the way and plans for the future.

In advance of this weekend's Earth Day free digital copy of the original, serialized story, Dark Horse Comics has provided CBR with an exclusive first look at Brian Wood and Kristian Donaldson's June-launching "The Massive."